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Upper Aragon, Ordesa and Monte Perdido: our comfort version

Name: Upper Aragon, Ordesa and Monte Perdido: our comfort version
Brand: Respyrénées
Price: 945 EUR
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Spanish central Pyrenees

Guided walking

Guided Walking

6 Days

5 Nights

6 Activity Days

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After this trip, it is impossible not to fall under the spell of Upper Aragon, the mineral jewel of the Spanish Pyrenees ! In these timeless places, where Romanesque churches overlook dry stone villages, hiking is the ideal way to discover magnificent landscapes where snow-capped 3,000-metre peaks dominate immense canyons and rivers. Discover the southern slopes of the Pyrenees, an inhospitable land, unsuitable for hu-mans, yet one where people have settled. You will follow centuries-old paths, where you will discover abandoned villages, fascinating remnants of their occupation. A complete change of scenery guaranteed.
This sporting holiday will reveal a diversity of landscapes where birds of prey reign supreme: grassy high plateaus, mountain lakes, glacial valleys, balcony paths and canyons perfect for swimming. Your efforts will be rewarded by the discovery of two of the region's most legendary peaks and two of the largest can-yons in the Pyrenees, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The breathtaking panoramas will leave you with lasting memories of these wonders of nature! For the first two nights, we will stay in a small mountain hotel perched on a superb viewpoint in a wild valley. The other three nights will be spent in the heart of the magnificent medieval village of Ainsa. The superb square overlooking the village in the middle of the ramparts, its Romanesque church and the many buildings surrounding it will give us the impression of being transported back to the Middle Ages.
An unmissable holiday for all lovers of the Pyrenees!

HIGHLIGHTS :
• THE comfortable option for stays in Ordesa-Mont Perdu National Park: accommodation in double rooms.
• Small group of max 8 people for an intimate, exotic and timeless stay.
• Spectacular landscapes and exotic surround-ings on the Spanish side: canyons, lakes, stone villages, tapas, etc.

Dates and Prices

Departures
Departure guaranteed for groups of 4 or more people.

Price per person: 945 €

Supplements/discounts:
- Single room supplement: 190 €/person

Price includes

- Full board accommodation from the picnic on day 1 to the picnic on day 6
- Transfers during the stay
- Guidance from a BE AMM specialist in the region

Price doesn't include

- Insurance
- Meals not listed in “ The price includes ”
- Transfers not included in the program
- Drinks
- Visits
- Booking fees (€15)

Day 1: Start of your stay in Lannemezan - Pineta Valley

Meet at 9am at Lannemezan station, dressed for hiking. Heading south, after a transfer through the Aure Valley, we will discover the southern slope of the mountain range. The geology changes, with deciduous trees giving way to pines. Here, the smells and the sun have a different flavour. We will explore the bottom of the Pineta cirque and its many waterfalls. At the foot of Mont Perdu, in this immense glacial valley, you will feel very small in this incredible mineral world. In the evening, check into a small mountain hotel for two nights.
Distance: 11 km, duration: approximately 4h30, ascent: +625m, descent: -625m

Day 2: Puertolas Valley, Canyon and abandoned village

After a short 5-minute transfer, we will set off to explore the wild Puertolas Valley. We will walk along ancient balcony trails. In this wild valley, the bearded vulture reigns supreme, and we will surely have the chance to see its immense silhouette with a wingspan of almost 3 metres! After overlooking the Rio Yaga, we will be able to enjoy superb pools for a refreshing swim.
Distance: 16 km, duration: approximately 6 hours, ascent: +1070m, descent: -1070m

Day 3: Mondoto and Anisclo Canyon

Today's stage will take us to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region. The summit of Mondoto is well worth the effort, offering incredible views (over 1,000 metres) of the immense Anisclo Canyon (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). At the gateway to the Monte Perdido National Park, the view of the surrounding 3,000-metre peaks will make this day a memorable moment of your week. On the way back, we will make a short stop in a typical Aragonese village, then settle in Ainsa.
Distance: 16 km, duration: approximately 5h30, ascent: +960m, descent: -960m

Day 4: Pena Montanesa

Anyone travelling through the Cinca Valley will notice the massive mountain that dominates the town of Ainsa. This imposing limestone mass, the Peña Montañesa, is the sacred mountain of Sobrarbe (the name of this region). Thanks to its remote location, the summit offers one of the most comprehensive views of the southern slopes of the Pyrenees.
The return journey will follow the same route but will also use the Faja ‘Toro’ for part of the descent. This ledge allows you to walk between ‘heaven and earth’ in complete safety.
Distance: 12km, duration: approximately 5 hours, ascent: +1200m, descent: -1200m

Day 5: Balcony trail and Castillo de Samitier

Today will be a more relaxed day. We will head south to admire the immensity of the lakes, dominated by the village of Ainsa, and take a step back to view the Pyrenees mountain range. We will climb up a gorge along a beautiful balcony path before gaining altitude to reach the military-religious complex of Samitier, which has stood on the edge of the cliff since the 11th century. In the evening, we will enjoy our last night dining at a local restaurant.
Distance: 11km, duration: 5 hours, ascent: +630m, descent: -630m

Day 6: Lake Ibon de Plan

To end the week on a high note, we will make a detour on the way back to admire one of the most beautiful lakes in the Pyrenees. This site offers a striking contrast, with steep limestone walls on one side and a landscape of lush green grasslands and coniferous forests on the other. A legendary lake in the Pyrenees !
Distance: 8 km, duration: approximately 4 hours, ascent: +520 m, descent: -520 m
Return to Lannemezan train station at 5 p.m.

The programmes have been drawn up based on the latest information available at the time of writing: unforeseen circumstances are always possible and situations beyond our control may affect the itinerary. Our guides are the best judges on site and may modify the itinerary depending on the weather or if the safety of the group requires it.

Welcome

Day 1 at 9:00 a.m. at Lannemezan station (65 - Hautes Pyrénées).

Dispersion

Day 6 around 5pm at Lannemezan train station.

Level

Level 3/5
These trips are designed for those looking for an active vacation. Regular walkers in good physical condition with experience hiking in the mountains. Hikes averaging 6-7 hours per day, with an average elevation gain of 700-1000m, on fairly easy trails with a few minor technical difficulties.

Accommodation

5 nights in a 2 or 3-star hotel, based on double occupancy.
Single rooms available on request, subject to availability and at an additional cost.

Meals
- Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam)
- Evening meals often based on local specialties, including a starter, main course, and dessert
- Picnics included
- Drinks not included

Luggage porterage

During the hike, you will only need to carry your personal belongings for the day, your picnic, and sufficient water.

Group

Groups of 4 to 8 people.

Supervision

Hikes are supervised by a certified mountain guide who is a specialist in the region.

" A secret garden of gigantic proportions. Superlatives often fail to describe Aragon. Discover the largest canyons in the Pyrenees, in a magical setting, small stone villages, Romanesque churches, ancient paths, lakes and waterfalls... all under a beautiful sun. It is impossible to remain indifferent to the charms of this region... This comfortable star-shaped holiday brings together the most beautiful hikes and landscapes that we can offer you on a 3-day trip. Let us guide you through our secret corners in this region where you will have only one desire: to come back... "